Flight returns to parking bay after power bank found:IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Srinagar turns back before take-off

An IndiGo flight returned to the parking bay before take-off at Hyderabad airport. The flight was headed from Hyderabad to Srinagar. The incident took place on Tuesday. According to PTI, citing sources, the aircraft was brought back after information emerged that a passenger’s power bank had been placed in checked-in baggage. The incident took place at RGI Airport. On October 11, a power bank stored in an overhead bin on an IndiGo flight to Chennai began catching fire. A power bank caught fire on an IndiGo flight on October 11 On October 11, a power bank stored in an overhead cabin caught fire on IndiGo flight 6E 6115, which was travelling from Delhi to Chennai. The flight was diverted to Hyderabad airport. Around 180 passengers and seven crew members were on board. The aircraft landed safely at Hyderabad airport. IndiGo said smoke was detected coming from a passenger’s personal electronic device on the flight. The airline said the cabin crew acted immediately and brought the situation under control. A power bank also exploded on an IndiGo flight in May Earlier, in May 2026, a power bank exploded on an IndiGo flight travelling from Hyderabad to Chandigarh. Five passengers were injured in the incident. The power bank was kept in a passenger’s bag. The incident occurred while the flight was parked at the airport. Smoke filled the aircraft after the incident, causing panic among passengers. They were then evacuated through the emergency exit.